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Associated Press Discusses N.J. Statewide Smokefree Parks Bill (Burlington County Times, reporter Wayne Parry; Washington Examiner, Reporter Wayne Parry; Washington Times, Reporter Wayne Parry; Miami Herald, Reporter Wayne Parry; The Gazette (Colorado Springs))

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The July 27, 2014 Associated Press discusses the pending bill that makes all public parks and recreational areas smokefree in New Jersey. The story lists the NJ towns with smokefree parks and beach policies, as well as jurisdictions across the country with similar policies.  GASP’s Executive Director shares that almost 1/2 of NJ’s towns restrict smoking in outdoor recreational areas. The AP story received national coverage such as The Washington ExaminerThe Washington Times , and the Miami Herald.